Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front

Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front
Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Important: Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.

2. Remove the steering gear crossmember.
3. Reference mark the relationship of the propeller shaft to the front axle pinion yoke.
4. Remove the yoke retainer bolts and yoke retainers from the front axle pinion yoke.

5. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the front axle pinon yoke. Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of bearing rollers.

Notice: When removing the propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove the shaft by pounding on the yoke ears or using a tool between the yoke and the universal joint. If the propeller shaft is removed by using such means, the injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of the joint.






6. Remove the front propeller shaft from the transfer case.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the propeller shaft in the transfer case.
2. Align the reference marks made during removal.





3. Install the propeller shaft to the front axle pinion yoke.

Important: Ensure that the propeller shaft assembly is fully engaged into the slip yoke. The retaining ring will produce a snapping noise when the shaft is properly engaged.


4. Install the yoke retainers and the bolts.
Tighten the front propeller shaft yoke clamp bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

5. Install the steering gear crossmember.
6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.